TOASTED POUND CAKE WITH MASCARPONE AND AMARETTO

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Toasted Pound Cake with Mascarpone and Amaretto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound cake (10 3/4 ounce), cut crosswise into 12 slices
3/4 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons almond flavored liqueur (recommended: Amaretto)
2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the pound cake slices on a large heavy baking sheet and toast in oven for 7 to 10 minutes until the slices turn golden brown. Alternatively, toast the pound cake slices in an electric toaster until golden.
  • Stir the apricot preserves and amaretto in a small bowl to blend.
  • Place 1 cake slice atop each of 6 plates. Spoon the mascarpone cheese atop the cake slices. Arrange the remaining cake slices offset atop the bottom cake slices. Spoon the apricot mixture over. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve immediately.

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